​iPhone 8 vs. iPhone X: Which one should you buy?

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iPhone 8 vs. iPhone X: Which one should you
buy?

The tech world was
sent into a tailspin with Apple’s September 12th announcement of the
iPhone 8 and iPhone X. The anniversary
edition of the iPhone became instant competition for the
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Yet, what is the difference between the devices? Which one
should you buy?

Here are 5 things to
consider when choosing between the iPhone 8 and iPhone X:

1.Design

There are several
design similarities between the iPhone 8 the iPhone X. Both have improved
speakers (by about 25% from the iPhone 7), glass backs, lightening ports, dust resistance, and both are water resistant
up to a little over 3 feet for 30 minutes.

Yet, there are several
differences between the designs of the devices. Based on measurements, the
iPhone X is larger and heavier than the 8, but smaller than the 8 Plus.

iPhone X: 5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in and 6.14 ounces

iPhone 8: 5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in and 5.22 ounces

iPhone 8 Plus: 6.28 x 3.07 x 0.32 in and 6.63 ounces

Though
there are differences in the measurements between these devices, they are
relatively small. Yet, the iPhone X does look different than the 8. With an
edge-to-edge screen that covers almost the entire front of the device came with
it what many call the “notch” on the iPhone X. This notch is the cut out of the
screen on the front of the device, which holds the speaker and front facing
camera. While this is obviously necessary, some are calling it a “hideous” addition to the iPhone X.

The edge-to-edge screen means the
exclusion of a home button and Touch ID on the iPhone X. In its place, Apple
introduced Face
ID technology, which allows you to unlock your phone by simply
looking at your device. Is Face ID a perfect system? Probably not since it is
brand new for Apple. If you’re considering the iPhone X, keep in mind that you’re
essentially a guinea pig for Face ID in mind and that there is no going back to
Touch ID. However, with the iPhone 8, you can still hold on to Touch ID and the
beloved home button.

2.Cameras

The iPhone 8 has a single
12-megapixel rear-facing camera, while the 8 Plus and X feature 12-megapixel telephoto
lenses as a part of their dual rear cameras. The rear facing cameras on the
iPhone 8 Plus and X are similar, with the main differences being that Optimal
Image Stabilization is only featured for wide-angle photos for the 8 Plus,
while the X features it for the wide-angle and telephoto lens. Essentially,
this means that the X would be more likely to capture clearer images in lower
light.

Similarly, the front
facing cameras on the iPhone 8 Plus and X are nearly the same, as well. Yet, the
X features some interesting additions to utilize the front camera including Portrait Mode
and the Animoji feature.

The most obvious
difference between the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 is the display. The iPhone 8
sports a 4.7-inch LCD display, with a 65% screen to body ratio. While the
iPhone X features a 5.8-inch OLED display, with an 82.9% screen to body ratio.

As Apple says, “the
device is the display” in regards for the iPhone X. With a larger display, the
richer OLED screen, and an increase in the resolution and pixel density, some
says that this is the best display to ever come from Apple. While the display
on the iPhone 8 is certainly good, it has no competition to the display of the
X.

5.Price

Doesn’t it all ultimately come down to price?

The iPhone 8
starts at $699, the iPhone
8 Plus starts at $799, and the iPhone
X starts at $999 (all of these price points are for the 64GB option).

While the iPhone 8 certainly isn’t inexpensive, the X takes
iPhones to a whole new level of price points.
So, how much are you willing to pay?

Whichever device you choose, we have premium holster cases
available for the iPhone 8,
iPhone 8 Plus, and
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